New London, Texas
City in the United States in Rusk County
About New London
New London is a city in Rusk County, Texas, United States. The population was 1181 at the 2020 census.
New London was originally known as just "London", but because Kimble County had already established a US Post Office station named London, the town changed its name to "New London" in 1931.
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How New London is governed
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Residents of New London
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 987 in 2000 to 958 in 2020 (−2.9%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 958 |
| 2010 | 998 |
| 2000 | 987 |
History
On March 18, 1937, the London School Explosion killed 270 children and 24 adults. As a result of the disaster, Texas passed laws requiring natural gas to be mixed with a malodorant to provide early warning of any leak and laws requiring pipe workers to be properly licensed. Other states quickly followed. Eventually, malodorant in natural gas became a legal requirement in the United States.
Holt Stadium in London, Texas
In 1953, the unincorporated community of London, Texas, was home to a notably modern Little League stadium known as Holt Stadium. While a slight possibility exists that this could refer to a different, obscure ghost town, the majority of historical evidence confirms that this 'London' was the community officially known since 1931 as New London. The venue was constructed at a cost reported to be "in excess of 30,000"(361,007 in 2025 dollars), seated approximately 700 spectators, and was described at the time as "the latest thing in Little League parks," highlighting its advanced features and substantial scale for such a small community.
The construction of Holt Stadium reflected both the popularity of youth baseball in East Texas and the economic influence of the region’s oil industry. As a major community investment, it served not only as a sports venue but also as a symbol of local pride. Over time, however, the story of this unusually high-cost Little League facility in rural Texas has faded from public memory.
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